Your Exclusive Wedding
Venue
The romantic setting and timeless elegance of Irnham Hall
located between Stamford and Grantham in South
Lincolnshire is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day.

Irnham Hall is the stunning private family home of the
Benton-Jones family set within beautiful gardens and
extensive grounds. The fabulous Summer House and
Walled garden can be rented exclusively for your big day.

Your Wedding at Irnham
Irnham offers a “blank canvas” allowing you to create a truly unique wedding.
Your Marriage Ceremony
Our beautiful Orangery within Irnham Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies or civil
partnerships and will comfortably sit 100.
The ceremony room is separate to the Summer House and walled garden where you
will retire for your wedding breakfast and evening celebration.
All our rooms are beautifully appointed with large windows and floor to ceiling
windows inviting natural day light and a fresh romantic feel to your day.
To hold your ceremony at Irnham you will need to book your civil ceremony direct
with the South Kesteven Council and pay any costs associated to them.
Tel: 01522 782 244
They will be able to send you a full information pack with all the details you require.
We would suggest a wedding ceremony at 2 pm and you can bring your own CD to
provide the background music for your ceremony.
Church Wedding
You may have a religious marriage ceremony or blessing service, subject to the Rector’s
agreement, in the beautiful St Andrews Church located within the grounds of
Irnham Hall and just 100 m away from the main house and in prime position in
the centre of the village.
The Church is a 5-minute walk from the Summer House and Walled Garden and
can seat 120.
You will need to discuss the possibility of a church service direct with the Priest in
charge. The reverend Stephen Buckman. Email: revstephen@btinternet.com

Your Wedding Reception
Irnham Hall is an elegant and unforgettable venue for your wedding reception.
The Summer House and walled garden at Irnham Hall are an incredible setting for
you and your guests to enjoy. Our beautiful grounds are the ideal location for your
wedding photographs. Friends and family will love the privacy of the secluded
walled garden as everyone is together and free to enjoy a game of croquet over
drinks and canapes!

Hospitality & Catering
Irnham Hall is unique.
We offer the opportunity to create your own bespoke wedding and nothing is more
important than the food and drink.
We do not have in-house caterers so offer you the chance to choose from our
handpicked approved list of fantastic local catering companies.
These caterers will not only create sublime menus and food, but also offer a full
hospitality service enabling them to run your entire wedding with style and efficiency.
You can also choose the colour and style of your linen through to the glassware
and cutlery.
APPROVED CATERERS for IRNHAM HALL 2017
Jeeves Catering ~ Rutland Gourmet ~ Rustic Caterer ~ Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen
While one of our approved caterers will look after your every need you are required
to purchase wine, Champagne and soft drinks from Irnham Hall Events Bar.
We have a hand â&#x20AC;&#x201C;selected list of wine, which provides you with an extensive array
of wines to complement your day.
The Summer House seats 140 dining guests on round tables. You could have up to
160 guests seated but you will have to seat these on long tables.
Most couples have a long top table and round tables for their guests. We offer either
round 6-foot diameter tables (to seat up to 10 people) or 6-foot trestle tables, which
can be joined together for a more informal banquet.
We have ample room for dancing and space for your chosen DJ or Band to set up.
Please ask the events team for the list of approved suppliers.

Local Accommodation
Whilst we currently do not offer accommodation within Irnham Hall itself there are a
number of cottages available to hire in the village including a wonderful luxury Brides
Cottage that boasts a romantic master bedroom for the Bride and Groom to spend
their first night.
The Award winning Griffin Pub will also sleep 8 people and is adjacent to the Brides
Cottage just outside the main gates of Irnham Hall in the centre of the village, a short
walk from the church.
There are a number of Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts near by as well as extra self-catering
cottages available in the village and nearby.
All taxis should be pre-booked in advance and cars can be left overnight at Irnham
Hall with prior agreement. There is a large visitors car park at Irnham Hall so there is
no issue with parking.
Please contact the Irnham Hall Events team for our full local accommodation
recommendations.

How To Find Us :
We are located 8 minutes drive from the Colsterworth Exit of the A1(M).
Irnham Village is 20 minutes between Grantham and Stamford in South Lincolnshire
and on the edge of Rutland and Leicestershire. The closest town is Bourne and the
village of Corby Glen is 2 miles away. Once in the village of Irnham, the main gates
leading to the Hall are nestled in the main bend just up the hill from the pub and
round the corner from the Church.
The Postcode is NG33 4JD and the address is IRNHAM HALL, Irnham, and Near
Grantham, South Lincolnshire NG33 4JD.
The closest Train station is Grantham, which has regular trains to London Kings Cross.
Journey time takes about 1 hour.
From Grantham station it is 20 minutes to Irnham by car and there are many taxis
available at the station.

Map of Irnham

Weddings at Irnham Hall
The Small Print
Accommodation: There is plenty of accommodation near by. The Griffin Inn in the village has 4
rooms and there are a number of Cottages and Bed and Breakfast options in Irnham including a
luxury Brides Cottage just a short walk from the church and pub in the heart of Irnham village.
Do ask the Events team for the full list.
Appointments: Irnham Hall is a private house and we only can offer a limited number of
appointments at weekends. Please bear this in mind when arranging any appointments to discuss
your wedding.

Directions: Please ensure your guests have directions to Irnham Hall as our postcode is not suitable
for satellite navigation – please advise your guests to use NG33 4JD as a post code or look for the
Griffin Pub in the village. Irnham Hall is on the main bend between Swinstead Road and Corby Road
in the village of Irnham. There are large black gates at the end of the drive.
Disabled facilities: Access is available for disabled guests and they can be driven up to all venues.
We can provide ramps if necessary.
Entrance: The entrance to Irnham Hall Estate is via the main gates in the village located on the main
bend where Swinstead Road as it meets Bulby Road.
Fireworks: In consideration for both our neighbours and the horses on site, fireworks are not
permitted at Irnham Hall.
Chinese Lanterns: Are not permitted.

On confirming your provisional reservation and date for your wedding – we can hold the date for
up to two weeks. During this time visit the church to check on your dates. If you are having a civil
ceremony you will need to book your registrar and the time you would like to get married.

Floral Decorations: We are happy to recommend florists who will suit your needs.

Once you have arranged your ceremony, we require a non-refundable deposit of £1000 to secure your
booking. Three months before your wedding, the final balance will be due.

Insurance: We recommend clients take out a suitable insurance policy to cover any accidental
damage that may arise during the course of the event. Clients are liable for any negligent damage
caused as a result of the actions of their guests.

Don’t forget to book any musicians, band, DJ or any other wedding entertainment. Book your
photographer, videographer, florist, wedding transport in plenty of time. Please refer to the back of
this directory for details on suppliers or our recommended suppliers list. Good suppliers get booked
up fast, particularly on a Saturday!
SUGGESTED WEDDING DAY TIMINGS
The timings below are based on a 2 pm ceremony at the Orangery and are merely to demonstrate how
your day may flow.
1:30 pm Guests arrive at Irnham Hall prior to the ceremony
2:00 pm Ceremony begins
2:30 pm Ceremony ends followed by reception drinks and photographs
4:30pm The wedding breakfast is announced in the Summer House
5:00 pm The Bride and Groom are announced into the room and the wedding breakfast is served
7:00 pm Cutting of the cake and speeches
7:30 pm Evening guests start to arrive
8:00 pm First Dance
9:45 pm Evening food may be served
11:30 pm Last Dance and Last orders
11:45 pm Bride and Groom Depart – Bar closes
Midnight Music finishes and all guests depart
Car Parking: There is plenty of parking at Irnham. Vehicles may be left overnight and can be collected
before noon the next day
Coaches and Minibuses: Please advise the events team if coaches or mini buses are hired for the day
to allow parking and turn around space.
Confetti: We are proud of our high standards of cleanliness and would rather your guest only used
Biodegradable confetti please.

Garden Furniture: For those marrying in the summer months, we have gazebos and garden
furniture, which can be supplied at a small charge.

Invitations: Your privacy & security is important to us. When planning your wedding stationary,
please ask your guests ( both day time and evening) to bring their invitations with them.
Licensing Hours: We find that weddings are a long day and are best ended on a high when most of
your guests are still present. Our venue bar licence is approved until midnight. We ask all guests to
depart by midnight please.
Marquees: For larger events ( over 200 people) or morning weddings that would require an evening
party, marquees can be hired and erected in the field adjacent to the walled garden. This can be
arranged through Irnham Hall Events team.
Menus: Our approved caterers will be more than happy to share their menus with you.
Numbers: Our largest party we can have seated is for 140 people on round tables and 160 people on
long tables. The maximum number that we can accommodate during the evening is 200 in total.
Chairs: Our chairs are chiavari lime white chairs with a black velvet seat pad.
Tables: We supply either 6 foot diameter round tables, seating 10 or 6 foot Long Tables seating 3
either side.
Photographs: Irnham provides the perfect setting for official photographs and video. If you would
like us to recommend a photographer we will be pleased to do so. We can also recommend a drone
for aerial photographs. Please note that general photography and videos are discouraged.
Staff Profile: As a company we provide you with an enthusiastic and courteous team offering
friendly, yet professional advice. A member of the events team will be on site during your whole day.
Table Linen: Note that all your table linen and table ware requirements need to be booked through
your approved caterer.
Taxis: We are happy to order taxis during the evening but cannot guarantee their punctuality.
Guests should be encouraged to pre-book taxis for a given time.

Jeeves are a local premier company providing a unique, bespoke service for wedding catering and planning.
We are passionate about food and use top quality seasonal produce from local suppliers wherever possible.
We have an established and enviable reputation, the number of venues where we have exclusivity is testament to this.

The Stamford Bridal Rooms is a fresh-thinking bridal boutique that stands
apart from the rest.
We have stripped bare the process of selecting your wedding dress to ensure
only the most important aspects remain; an incredibly stylish selection
of gowns, passionate customer service, beautiful and spacious surroundings
and honest and expert advice.

Unique floral arrangements for weddings, functions, corporate events, parties and festive occasions.
Meeting you and hearing about your plans will inspire us to create beautiful, thoughtful flowers
as individual as you are.
Years of practiced craftsmanship mean your flowers are in safe, professional and loving hands.

All our staff are very knowledgeable and will provide helpful assistance throughout
your planning process. We offer free quotations with no minimum order required.
All our tableware is hired to you hygienically wrapped and ready for use.
Our hire covers 3 days which means we can deliver your order in time for you
to have the opportunity to add any finishing touches.
End your day in style and not in rubber gloves!
Take advantage of our complete wash-up service.
• Full range of plates, cutlery and glassware available
• White and coloured table linen, round cloths and napkins
• Tables, chairs, seat covers and sashes
• Centre table decorations, table runners, white and natural guest message tree
• Wishing well and vintage suitcase
• Confectionery sweet cart
• Cookers, BBQ`s, hot cabinets and carving lamps
• Fridges, wine coolers and freezers

When attending your event, feeling special is the key to confidence,
and confidence is the key to real beauty.
Working together, we will establish the right style for your personal
tastes, and combine this with the correct method of procedure, taking
into consideration your individual hair type, facial structure and so on.

We will use our extensive knowledge of flowers to design that unforgettable
finishing floral touch that will make your special day absolutely spectacular.
From bouquets and posies to buttonholes and corsages, our florists can
create exquisite flowers that you will never forget.
At Joy of Flowers, Bourne, we are here to make sure your floral desires are
truly amazing making your day extra special.
Your wedding is, of course, unique and to ensure that we can create the perfect
exclusive designs we encourage you to arrange a free consultation.

Established in 1990, Peterborough Wedding Cars provide a professional, personal
and chauffeur driven service. Our aim is to help make your day extra special by
offering you a bespoke package, tailored to your individual requirements.
Our vintage and classic Rolls-Royce motor cars are well-presented and maintained,
offering you the ultimate in luxury travel.
Please browse our website for details of our cars.
Should you wish to discuss availability and view our fabulous collection of cars,
please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are a complete outside catering service dedicated to
the provision of high quality food & drink.
A small intimate dinner party or catering for a large
wedding, we can meet all your needs and exceed all of
your expectations.

At Blush Bridal Company our aim is to exceed your expectations and make your experience
special, fun and memorable.
We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, professional, no pressure service with appointments
preferred but not always necessary. Our spacious wedding boutique holds a wide range of bridal
and bridesmaid dresses in sizes 8-30, designers include Justin Alexander, Sincerity,
Callista and Dessy. We welcome the opportunity to help however we can.

We are very grateful to the businesses whose advertisements appear in this publication.
As a mark of our gratitude we would like to draw the attention of the readers to
their details and announcements.
We are required to make it clear however that neither Excellmedia or
Irnham Hall can accept responsibility for any services or workmanship that
they may undertake.

“I really would recommend Sharon to every bride her photos are, without question, worth the money.
She truly captured the essence of the day laughter, fun and lots of love!”

Quality meats, experienced staff and an irresistible roast...
We are wedding, event and party specialists who take pride in being part of your
special occasion. You can have confidence in our professional approach, we pay
attention to the details so you can relax and enjoy your day as much as your guests.

We would like to thank the following photographers for allowing us to use their photos in our brochure:
Alexis Jaworski at alexisjaworski.com ~ Adrian Harvey at Harvey and Harvey Photography ~ Sarah Ellen Bailey sarahellenbailey.co.uk ~ Paul Bryant Photography